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Lie to Me
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Blinded

  • Episode aired May 6, 2009
  • TV-14
  • 44m
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8.7/10
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Kelli Williams in Lie to Me (2009)
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On behalf of the FBI, the Lightman Group works the case of a copycat serial rapist who blinds his victims. Lightman faces off against the original rapist, a master liar.On behalf of the FBI, the Lightman Group works the case of a copycat serial rapist who blinds his victims. Lightman faces off against the original rapist, a master liar.On behalf of the FBI, the Lightman Group works the case of a copycat serial rapist who blinds his victims. Lightman faces off against the original rapist, a master liar.

  • Director
    • Milan Cheylov
  • Writers
    • Samuel Baum
    • Sarah Fain
    • Elizabeth Craft
  • Stars
    • Tim Roth
    • Kelli Williams
    • Brendan Hines
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    1.5K
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    • Director
      • Milan Cheylov
    • Writers
      • Samuel Baum
      • Sarah Fain
      • Elizabeth Craft
    • Stars
      • Tim Roth
      • Kelli Williams
      • Brendan Hines
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Dr. Cal Lightman
    Kelli Williams
    Kelli Williams
    • Dr. Gillian Foster
    Brendan Hines
    Brendan Hines
    • Eli Loker
    Monica Raymund
    Monica Raymund
    • Ria Torres
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Ben Reynolds
    Daniel Sunjata
    Daniel Sunjata
    • Andrew Jenkins
    Clea DuVall
    Clea DuVall
    • Michelle Russell
    • (as Clea Duvall)
    Emilio Rivera
    Emilio Rivera
    • Tony Calvo
    Mageina Tovah
    Mageina Tovah
    • Natalie
    Jonno Roberts
    Jonno Roberts
    • Milo
    Grinnell Morris
    • Paul Russell
    Robert Crow
    • Warden Baker
    Melissa Tang
    Melissa Tang
    • Young Woman
    Shannon McLemore
    Shannon McLemore
    • Camille
    Nikki Boyer
    Nikki Boyer
    • Reporter
    Mike Smith
    Mike Smith
    • Inmate Jayson
    Mike Cochrane
    Mike Cochrane
    • Prisoner
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Hexum
    • FBI Arrest Team
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Milan Cheylov
    • Writers
      • Samuel Baum
      • Sarah Fain
      • Elizabeth Craft
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    9claudio_carvalho

    The Copycat

    The Copycat Cal is assigned by the FBI to go undercover to prison to find who is the copycat of the prisoner Andrew Jenkins. He unsuccessfully tries to approach the serial-rapist, but his identity is disclosed. Jenkins, who raped and blinded his victims, has many fans and one of them might be his copycat. Dr. Lightman brings the criminal to his office, but Jenkins is a master liar and he has difficulties to find his deceptions. But they need to find the next victim Camille before she is wounded.

    "Blinded" is probably the best episode of "Lie to Me" so far. The plot of a serial rapist that blinds his victims with acid after raping them is intriguing and has an unexpected conclusion. Poor Michelle Russell when she learns who her husband is. Maybe this is the more heartbreaking part of the show. My vote is nine.

    Title (Brazil): "Blinded"
    10Fatmadxb

    .Best.Episode.Ever.

    I'm a huge fan of Lie To Me, it's so original, exciting and the characters are so interesting. But this episode was different, this episode was THE episode of Lie To Me.

    I have never seen an episode like this air on TV before. It is so well-thought and the plot is mind-blowing. Twisted, and filled with malice is what describes this episode.

    Daniel Sunjata who plays a major role in this episode as the psychopath rapist is beyond amazing, he is one hell of an actor. He is so charming in a creepy way, I can't find the words to describe it. His easiness and calmness makes you shiver at the sight of him. I'm trying my best to describe how amazing this episode is, but I just can't, you HAVE to watch it.

    LOVE.THIS.EPISODE

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    • Trivia
      When talking to the serial rapist to learn the identity of the copy cat, Lightman questions him about his education, specifically "flunking out after one semester at Southern Iowa State". However, while there is an Iowa State University there is no school named Southern Iowa State.
    • Goofs
      Another "Trivia" is Correct that there is NO Southern Iowa State University. "PUN" - Those from the South who go to Higher Education Univ/etc sometimes are Helpful and will say "Southern Iowa State University" to direct where the place they are seeking is in the Southern PART of Iowa State University. They will also use Eastern, Northern, Western and Central to be specific where to go at the University. Southerners "Boast" there knowing which way is what w/o a Compass.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Cal Lightman: They want me to have a man with a gun around, full time.

      Agent Ben Reynolds: To protect the valuables. Well, i guess I can't blame 'em, I mean, you guys are a bunch of scientist-nerds, running around, poking your nose in people's faces, calling 'em liars

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      Written by Ryan Star and Max Collins

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Paul Ekman Group (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Television
      • Samuel Baum Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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